WelcometoAccounting 1

Contact Information:
email: Janet_Heath@fivetowns.net
phone: (207)236-7800 ext. 223
iCal: http://seneca.fivetowns.net/calendars/Accounting.ics






Student Information Form

Parent Letter



Accounting I Syllabus

|| Janet Heath, Business Teacher
236-7800 ext 223
Janet_Heath@fivetowns.net
http://heath-accounting1.wikispaces.com/


Course Description
This course is an introduction to accounting. The student will develop a solid foundation for managing personal and economic finances. The course will provide opportunities to enter transaction by hand, followed by automated accounting software. The focus will be on skills, knowledge, accuracy and particularly the attitudes and processes necessary for successful accounting.

Objectives:
After completing this semester, students should be able to understand accounting for a service business organized as a proprietorship in the following:
ü Fundamental Accounting Equation
ü Debit/Credit Identification and Analysis
ü Journalizing Transactions
ü Posting Transactions
ü Understanding and Completing Worksheets

Organization and Materials:
ü It is strongly suggested to keep all of your work in a large three-ring binder, organized by 9 dividers into chapters. The checklist for each chapter is to be placed at the front of each chapter divider.
ü Any work that is turned in must include: your name, the date and the period
ü Please come prepared with your books, at least two pencils, and a calculator for each class!
ü I do NOT have extra supplies for each student!!

Course Requirements:
  • Ø 40% Formative Assessments
    • § class activities, application problems, Quickbooks
  • Ø 60% Summative Assessments
    • § Mastery problems, exams, quizzes

Overall Grade:
45% - 1st Quarter, 45% - 2nd Quarter, 10% - Final


Classroom Rules & Guidelines



The following are the rules of the classroom.

  • Be on time to class!
  • Come prepared for class (pencils, books, etc)
    • do NOT expect to get pencils from teacher
  • Be professional at all times
  • Respect Others
    • no talking while other are talking
    • be aware of comments
  • Dress should be job appropriate
  • All cellphones and electronic devices OFF during class
  • Do not ask “What are we doing today?”
  • Eating/drinking are permitted, unless classroom cleanliness becomes a problem
  • All trash in trash can...keep room clean!
  • Do NOT doodle/write on desks or chairs
  • Only assignments for this class are done in this classroom, all other work will be taken away.
  • Go to restroom between classes!
  • Lastly...be an active participant in class!!